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In 1920, a guy named Walter Knott showed up in Buena Park, California, and began growing berries on a 10-acre parcel of land. At that time, good ole Walter had no idea that he was starting something big. His little roadside berry stand evolved first into a dinner restaurant and next into a quaint ghost town to entertain the guests. Such were the humble beginnings of Knott's Berry Farm, a world-class destination and one of Southern California's favorite theme parks.

If you like to push the envelope of speed or feel like you're putting your body under an unnatural level of physical stress, Magic Mountain is the place for you.

Universal Studios Hollywood is a theme park that celebrates the art of movie making with rides, backlot tours and shows featuring mind-blowing special effects.

It's often true that if you buy in bulk, you get a better per-item price. Not surprisingly, the rule holds true for Southern California amusement park tickets too. You may have heard of the Disneyland Resort Park Hopper and the Southern California CityPass; both offer savings for tourists and locals who plan to visit more than one theme park within a short period of time.

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Those fascinating plastic blocks that snap together are the inspiration behind this family-friendly amusement park. LEGOLAND California is a wholesome way to spend the day with your kids: The park contains modest rides, plus shows, Lego displays and a variety of shopping and dining venues. Several rides and activities allow kids (and their fun-loving parents) to step into their favorite heroic roles, such as firefighter, pirate sailor or medieval knight.

Sea World San Diego is an amusement park and aquatic zoo rolled into one. For most people, the appeal of the park is linked to the charming personalities of dolphins and killer whales. These huge marine mammals (not fish!) are fascinating in their size, intelligence and willingness to do tricks for humans. While Sea World San Diego isn't the place for big thrill rides, it's definitely a great choice for an all-day family friendly outing.